Fallingwater: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score

$8.00 USD

Fallingwater: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score

Name: Fallingwater: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-HX9008S
Price: 8.00 USD
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By Ryan Fraley

Grade: 3

Item: 98-HX9008S

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Here is a beautiful trombone solo feature for jazz ensemble with optional string orchestra. The string parts can easily be replaced or augmented with the included synthesizer part, or the work can be performed with standard big band instrumentation only. Your developing trombone soloist is supported through a series of different scenes with lush, graceful orchestration and an ever-descending harmonic progression. A transcription of the improvised portion of the solo on the recording is provided. An optional marimba part adds depth, color and motion. The top trumpet/flugel note is F-sharp. This is a subtle and mature work for jazz orchestra.

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Series: HXmusic

Publisher: HXmusic

SKU: 98-HX9008S

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Why we love this

Fraley has crafted something genuinely rare: a ballad that sounds sophisticated without demanding virtuosic fireworks from your soloist. The descending harmonic progression creates natural forward motion while the flexible orchestration means you can build this into your program regardless of what strings or synthesizers you have available. It's the kind of piece that reminds audiences why jazz ballads matter.

What to expect

Graceful and introspective. The ever-descending harmonic progression gives the piece a contemplative quality, like watching water move downward through levels. Lush orchestration frames the trombone without overwhelming it, creating an intimate conversation between soloist and ensemble.

Who it's for

Programs building a serious jazz ensemble with a capable trombone soloist who can handle lyrical playing and some improvisation. The Grade 3 difficulty and flexible instrumentation make it accessible to developing ensembles while the musical maturity appeals to more advanced groups looking for repertoire that doesn't shout for attention.

How to get the most out of it

Let the trombone soloist breathe through the phrasing. This isn't a tempo-driven piece, so allow space for the improvised section to breathe naturally rather than rushing toward structural beats.
Balance the ensemble accompaniment behind the solo; the orchestration is lush enough to obscure a developing soloist if dynamics aren't carefully managed during rehearsal.
If using strings, prioritize blend and sustain quality. These parts float rather than drive, so intonation and a unified vibrato approach make a real difference.
The included transcription of the improvised solo serves as a reliable reference point. Use it to help your soloist understand the recorded intent without requiring them to match it exactly.

How to use it

Program this as a ballad feature in a concert that otherwise leans toward up-tempo or funk-driven material. It works equally well as a standalone showcase or paired with other trombone-featured works if you're building a section-specific set. The optional marimba part offers a natural rehearsal break point if you're structuring a longer concert around it.